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At Ashberry Healthcare, we value the commitment and compassion our staff bring to their roles every single day. Their dedication is what truly shapes the quality of care we provide. The Ashberry Awards were established to acknowledge these remarkable efforts and to highlight those who consistently go above and beyond.
Now in its fourth year, the awards ceremony was hosted by our senior leadership team, Chief Executive Nigel Denny, Chief Financial Officer Gary Cottrell, Operations Director Claire Fry, and Director of Care Shaun Lock, who came together to celebrate the standout achievements of our colleagues.
Across five special events, we gathered to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our staff - from our care teams to our kitchen staff, domestic teams, and everyone who plays a part in our homes. Working in care can be challenging, yet it is incredibly meaningful. Every day, our colleagues go above and beyond to provide exceptional support to our residents, and these awards are one way we show our appreciation for their dedication.
Our warmest congratulations go to all this year’s winners and nominees.
We were proud to recognise achievements in categories including Long Service, Employee of the Year, the Ashberry Core Values Award, 100% Attendance, the Dementia Awareness Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Director’s Award.
Long Service Awards
We celebrated our team members’ dedication and commitment, recognising years of service that make Ashberry Healthcare a family:
- Monika Walaszek and Aleksandra Nowak Urbanska who have dedicated 5 years
- Jess Bridgewater, Seamus Burke and Sarah Pearson who have dedicated 3 years
- Kordian Kubitz who has dedicated 20 years
- Yvonne Gray, Zoe vans, Rebecca Barnard, Bhagath Kumar, Ashif Korangottil Alavi, Bharath Mudundi, Fasil Sidhique, Gavin Thomas, Baljinder Kaur, Winnie Odhiambo who have dedicated 3 years
- Nicky Grubb who has dedicated 30 years
- Charlotte Over who has dedicated 5 years
- George Antzoulatos, Natalija Karpova, Letitia Wakeley and Rebecca Stephens who have dedicated 3 years
- Joyce Sutton who has dedicated 10 years
- Juliet Bangure who has dedicated 5 years
- Sarah Terry, Tara Turner and Darkoa Edwards who have dedicated 3 years
- Sarah Hayes and Rebecca Webber James who have dedicated 10 years
- Sarah Quarrell and Richard Jones who have dedicated 5 years
- Jinto Baby, Sruthy Paulson, Sneha John and Sharmila Adhikari who have dedicated 3 years
- Karen Alcock who has dedicated 20 years
- Susan Owens who has dedicated 10 years
- Danielle Bevan, Michelle Morris and Bernadette Brown who have dedicated 5 years
- Olivia Fawcett, Zarafshan Rana, Samantha Jackson, Hannah O’Connor and Hon Yun Hiew individuals who have dedicated 3 years
- Loren Alder individual who has dedicated 10 years
- Red Saluguti, Akeem Gbadamosi, Sneha George and Anjana Dhungel who have dedicated 3 years
- Teresa Baird, Simona Cioata, John Talasman and Gabriela Pandia who have dedicated 10 years
- Tom Hall, Raluca Costea, Georgiana Stoian, Diana Zaharia Maxim and Alexandra Ciorascu who have dedicated 5 years
- Alexandra Pungaciu, Bhawna Bhawna, Chloe Jones, Dona Sebastian, Jincy Ayinkkal, Jinu George, Mamta Sidhu, Michelle Sheers, Sabitha George and Swetha Tomy who have dedicated 3 years
Head Office :
- Nigel Denny who has dedicated 10 years
- Clare Fry who has dedicated 3 years
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Employee of the Year
This award honours individuals who embody Ashberry's values and make a difference everyday. They have been voted for by colleagues, visitors, residents and the families of residents:
Allt Y Mynydd: Hazel Priddey, our dedicated team leader, consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the home is well-staffed, residents are supported, and exceptional care is delivered with kindness and professionalism.
Blaenos House: Eloise Harries, she is a dedicated and passionate CHAPS who always gives her all, covering shifts, supporting colleagues, and receive the very best care, earning the admiration of both staff and residents.
Broomy Hill: Eniolamide Aremu exemplifies our core values of integrity, loyalty, and commitment. He consistently strives for excellence, always maintaining a positive attitude and professionalism. Enni’s smile lights up the room. Nothing is too much trouble for him; he is a true team player.
Engelberg: Myfanwy Terry has excelled in her transition to Care Assistant, offering compassionate support to residents, helping new starters, advocating for others, and contributing enthusiastically to activities - making her an invaluable and much-loved team member.
Holmer Court: Sharmila for her outstanding dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts in providing exceptional care to the residents. Her ability to go above and beyond in every task, her positive attitude, and the genuine connections she builds with both the team and residents make her a true asset to the home.
Meadowview: Tracy Johnson An absolute credit to Meadowview as a home and to the residents and staff. Her spirit, compassion, and dedication to ensuring our residents are well cared for is something she should be proud of, Tracy has been very instrumental this past year and her meticulous attention to detail has led to such positivity and joy for our residents, staff, and families. Her generosity, reliability and knowledge truly shine through, she consistently goes above and beyond, and Meadowview would be lost without her.
Moorhouse: Dario Hernandez for his delicious meals, takes the time and care to make each dish look and taste amazing, and also does very well with IDDSI training. He is a great part of the Moorhouse team.
The Weir: Michelle Sheers consistently goes above and beyond to provide compassionate care, often staying late to ensure residents’ needs are met. Her dedication, positive attitude, and teamwork have made a meaningful impact on our home.
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Outstanding Attendance Awards
These awards celebrate staff members with outstanding attendance,showcasing their dedication to their roles and the residents:
Allt Y Mynydd: Sheila Lewis, Jasminda Meade and Haroon Khokhar.
Blaenos House: Janet Cordingley, Eirwen Jones, Eloise Harries, Oleks Kozachuk, Evans Onyango, Eleanor Lewis, Kordian Kubitz, Rebecca Barnard, Sally Slater, Saskia Harries, Sebastian Gasior, Winnie Odhiambo.
Broomy Hill: Eniolamide Aremu, Harsh Nair, Paulina Gumowska, Ewa Ploszczynska, Letitia Wakeley, Karen Hince, Gemma Smillie, Neil Bailey, Roxana Smochina, George Antzoulatos, Nicky Grubb.
Engelberg: Jade Kerry, Myfanwy Terry, Felicity Lloyd, Francesco Ceccarelli.
Holmer Court: Evelyn Jones, Tracey Sebbage, Ojarma Ibrahim.
Meadowview: Lindsay Morris, Beth Arnold-Glasgow,Jayne Anderson, Hon Hiew, Bernie Brown, Karen Alcock.
Moorhouse: Red Saluguti, Eurico Dias, Dario Hernandez
The Weir: Teresa Baird, Alexandra Ciorascu, Raluca Costea, Juby Daniel, Thomas Hall, Christopher Innes,Marvin Jackson, Binu Joseph, Rency Joseph,Kamil Klekotko, Nandi Moyo, Gabriela Pandia, Emmanuel Pius, Alexandra Pungaciu, Michelle Sheers, Mamta Sidhu, Zoya Steele, John Talasman, Diana Zaharia-Maxim.
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Core Values Awards
Our core values of loyalty, compassion, and integrity are the foundation of every thing we do. We celebrated those who consistently demonstrate these values:
Allt Y Mynydd: Kiri Williams embodies our core values through her passion, integrity, and compassion - consistently advocating for residents, delivering personalised, dignified care, and inspiring her team to always strive for better.
Blaenos House: Adrian Cizmas, our dedicated Clinical Lead, consistently gives his all, supporting residents and staff with compassion, integrity, and good humour, even through a difficult year, earning strong relationships with residents and families alike.
Broomy Hill: Maria Mundell consistently embodies our company’s core values through her integrity, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Engelberg: Sally Lloyd, our dedicated Deputy Manager, is deeply compassionate and committed - building strong relationships with residents and staff, addressing challenges with honesty and integrity, supporting major transitions, and consistently up holding the highest standards, all while growing into an exceptional leader.
Holmer Court: Mandy Burton for her unwavering integrity, compassion, and loyalty, which have truly set her apart. Her honesty and strong moral principles inspire trust in everyone she works with. Mandy's compassionate nature shines through in her genuine care and support for others, always going the extra mile to lift those around her. Above all, her loyalty to her team and commitments demonstrate a dedication that builds lasting, meaningful relationships
Meadowview: Leah Dell displays our core values daily; her honesty and consistency is a testament to her personal moral code. Her light and her smile shines through and has a positive effect on all residents, staff, and their families. Her compassion and loyalty are outstanding. Leah is able to build trust naturally and this creates reliable connections with our residents, this in turn, allows other to feel admiration and confidence in all her abilities. Leah is an asset to Meadowview and everything we stand for.
Moorhouse: Red Saluguti continually exceeds expectations in his care for residents, fully demonstrates Ashberry’s core values, and is a highly valued member of the team.
The Weir: Gaby Pandia for consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that residents were comfortable, demonstrated exceptional teamwork during a busy shift, and stepped up to help whenever needed. Her actions reflect the core values of our nursing home and significantly contribute to maintaining a high standard of care for our residents.
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Wellbeing Award
This award recognises someone who makes a positive impact on the overall well-being of our residents.
Allt Y Mynydd: Dean Beynon- Thomas consistently brings positivity to the team, creating an uplifting atmosphere in the home. He treats residents with great respect and dignity, ensuring they feel valued as individuals. His impact is widely recognised through frequent positive feedback, and the home is noticeably happier when he is on duty.
Blaenos House: Ivy Jenkins - She has made significant progress in her role over the past six months, embracing all recent changes and working hard to support residents’ wellbeing. She is well-loved by residents, and families frequently praise her dedication.
Broomy Hill: Christine Adams champions the overall well-being of our residents by addressing all their needs and ensuring that the staff consistently strive to provide the best care with compassion and dedication.
Engelberg: Beata Shattock has thrived as a Senior Carer, showing a strong person-centred approach and consistently generating creative ideas to support residents’ wellbeing. She actively seeks feedback, collaborates with management, and strives to improve daily. Her dedication has made a significant positive impact on Engelberg and its residents.
Holmer Court: Jinto Baby, due to his exceptional dedication to enhancing the lives of the residents. His empathetic nature and compassionate presence make a significant impact. Jinto consistently goes above and beyond, fostering a warm and comfortable environment.
Meadowview: Martine McCarty I think everyone would agree that this award was well deserved. Martines positive attitude and work ethic should and does inspire others. Her relationship with residents, staff and families is extraordinary and her ability to turn a difficult situation in to a positive situation shows her resilience and how well she is able to cope. Martine is able to connect with our residents and others on an emotional level and again, is a huge asset to Meadowview.
Moorhouse: Michelle Stoliar makes a meaningful difference for our residents, shows remarkable kindness, and is an essential member of the team.
The Weir: Dawn Horton for her positivity, support, commitment and creating a supportive atmosphere.
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Dementia Awareness Award
This award recognises someone who shows exceptional understanding, compassion and creativity in supporting residents living with dementia.
Allt Y Mynydd: Alwena Williams, she is new to both Allt Y and the care sector, yet she has settled in quickly and naturally. Her patience, kindness, and remarkable compassion, especially with residents living with dementia, stand out. Despite being new, she demonstrates exceptional understanding and empathy, making her a valuable addition to the team.
Blaenos House: Sally Slater has applied all her training and extended training in her role daily.She encourages others to do the same and genuinely cares about the residents.She had gone above and beyond to support our dementia residents in ways that are meaningful to the individual.
Broomy Hill: Lauren Gatou leads the dementia culture within the home with visionary leadership, seeing no boundaries in her commitment to innovative care and support. Lauren does not see a person with Dementia she sees a person with wishes, desires and needs.
Engelberg:Karyn Wherton has been an exceptional Wellbeing and Dementia Lead, continually expanding her expertise, supporting staff and families through training, and ensuring activities are inclusive for residents with dementia. Her dedication and gentle guidance have greatly benefited Engelberg over the past year, and she will be greatly missed.
Holmer Court: Sarah Hayes, due to her exceptional dedication and compassion in providing personalised care for residents living with dementia. Her ability to build meaningful connections, her patience, and her constant efforts to enhance the quality of life for those she cares for truly set her apart. Sarah's commitment to understanding each resident's unique needs and her positive impact on their daily experiences make her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.
Meadowview: Natalie Perkins Natalie has shown exceptional determination and a willingness to learn throughout the past year, although Natalie did not have much experience of working with adults living with dementia, before she came to Meadowview, this by no means has shown. Her natural ability and personality have allowed her to take on her role and run with it. The residents always have been and always will be her number one priority, the person-centred approach that she adopts is something that can not be taught and she should be so proud. Her commitment and drive have delivered so many happy memories for our residents and their loved ones, which I am sure will be treasured for years to come.
Moorhouse: Lorraine Chalmers for understanding the unique challenges people living with dementia face, offers support and improves the lives of residents.
The Weir: Zoya Steele, because she offers support, creates an inclusive environment for our residents.
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Directors Award
A big congratulations to Sharon Matthews. We truly appreciate your exceptional commitment, dedication, and continued support of the team. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!
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A Special Thank You
We’d also like to extend a massive thank you to our generous partners for donating such fantastic gifts for our staff. From TVs to luxury hampers, shopping vouchers, and more, your support has made these events extra special. Here's a shout out to our amazing sponsors:
The local donations to our homes, TwelveTwentyFive,Mills Mobility, IPA Purchasing, Montane Insurance, Acton Banks, James Electricals, FIDGET, Acticare, Radar, CBA Training, Lottie, IPA Purchasing, Kallkwik, Camascope, Hereford Times, Clarity Copiers, Tees Law, Pinnacle, CuddlyToy, Ashberry, Care Control, StaffWear UK, Bel & Dragon and Famileo.
Thank you to our ceremony photographers: Renata Ostiak and Alan Payne for the Wales event, Daniel Gash for the Moorhouse event, Lily Powis for the Engelberg event, and Andy, our Herefordshire gardener, for capturing the Hereford event.
Thank You to Our Teams
Thank you to every member of the Ashberry Healthcare team for the care, commitment, and compassion you bring each day. Your efforts make a genuine difference, and we are grateful to have such an incredible group of people shaping our community. Here’s to continuing to grow, achieve, and celebrate together.
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If you’re interested in joining the Ashberry Care Homes team, explore our careers page and connect with us on Facebook: Ashberry Healthcare, Allt Y Mynydd, Blaenos House, Brockworth House, Broomy Hill, Engelberg, Holmer Court, Meadowview, Moorhouse and The Weir.
